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  • Page 1 BIAS MODULATION Product Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS First and foremost, thank you for purchasing BIAS Modulation, the BIAS Modulation world’s first cross-platform Modulation pedal! BIAS Modulation lets Introduction you quickly and easily design thousands of custom Modulation Getting started pedals from scratch. It can be seamlessly integrated with BIAS Pedal Modulation software (on both mobile and desktop platforms).
  • Page 3 Connect with BIAS Delay BIAS Pedal Introduction Remote Mode Device Preset Menu How to get BIAS Pedal Store presets to BIAS Delay Redeem & Activate My Software Device Setting Menu Buy BIAS Pedal on Apple App Store Firmware Upgrade BIAS Pedal user interface Desktop Version Others Mobile Version...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Here are two basic ways to connect BIAS Modulation in your signal chain. ・ BIAS Modulation ・ 9V DC power adapter ・ Micro USB cable ・ Quick Start Guide ・ Redeem card for BIAS Pedal Modulation Pack ・ Optional rubber feet 1.

  • Page 5: Connect With Bias Pedal App

    *Note: If BIAS Pedal mobile is unable to detect your BIAS Modulation pedal, please check that the wireless function is turned on and reconnect again. Also try bringing your mobile device closer to the pedal.

  • Page 6: Overview

    Control Panel and C footswitches allow you to alternately engage ・ TONE and bypass presets in BIAS Modulation (see the Controls a “tilt” filter (bipolar shelving filter). Footswitch Mapping section of this manual for Turning the Tone control clockwise from its more information).

  • Page 7: Function And Operation

    Once the preset is on, you can tweak any of the knobs on the control panel to modify its channel only), BIAS Modulation will duplicate the input signal on both channels so you can still sound. The preset LED will start to blink when you move a knob, indicating that the parameter get stereo signal at BIAS Modulation’s outputs.

  • Page 8: Assign Footswitch

    TWEAK 1 - Controls Feedback footswitch LED will start to blink. Hold the Preset knob TWEAK 2 - Controls Wobble speed (produced by BIAS Modulation’s secondary LFO) until the LED stops blinking, at which point the preset mapping will update.

  • Page 9: Lfo

    The LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) generates a very low frequency (below 20Hz) that BIAS Modulation comes with a Tap Tempo footswitch that allows you to quickly set the BPM modulates signal phase to create a modulation effect. Each type of LFO waveform produces value that controls the LFO rate.

  • Page 10: Expression Pedal

    This connector receives MIDI commands from an external MIDI device. Patch the 2. Engage the preset you want to control with the expression MIDI Out connector on the external MIDI device to the MIDI IN connector on BIAS Modulation. pedal.

  • Page 11: Factory Reset

    ・ Program Change ・ Control Change ・ MIDI Clock BIAS Modulation supports MIDI clock. When you connect BIAS Modulation to a MIDI Clock Program Change allows you to switch Control Change allows you to control certain generator using a MIDI cable, BIAS Modulation synchronizes its BPM value to the clock presets using an external MIDI device.

  • Page 12: Bias Pedal

    You can also share your pedal with Positive Grid’s global ToneCloud community and download amazing pedals straight from ToneCloud. BIAS Pedal also comes with BIAS Modulation support, allowing you to use BIAS Pedal as an interface to customize BIAS Modulation.

  • Page 13: How To Get Bias Pedal

    To activate your license, just log into your Redeem & Activate My Software ToneCloud account in BIAS Pedal via the BIAS Modulation comes with BIAS Pedal - Modulation Pack (desktop software). Go to our website Settings menu. All features found in the Modula- https://store.positivegrid.com/redeem tion Pack will be unlocked once you log in.

  • Page 14: Buy Bias Pedal On Apple App Store

    To unlock all features of BIAS Pedal - Modulation Pack and obtain a permanent license for the app, go to Positive Grid’s in-app store by clicking on the shopping-cart icon in the interface’s upper-right corner and follow the prompts to purchase it.

  • Page 15: Bias Pedal User Interface

    BIAS PEDAL USER INTERFACE 1. ToneCloud - Enters the ToneCloud page. Desktop Version 2. Effects page - Switches among installed software packs. Available software packs include Distortion Pack, Delay Pack and Modulation Pack. 3. Preset menu - Shows the current preset. Click to open the preset menu. 4.

  • Page 16: Mobile Version

    1. ToneCloud - Enters the ToneCloud page. Mobile Version 2. Effects page - Switches among your installed software packs. Available software packs include Distortion Pack, Delay Pack and Modulation Pack. 3. Preset menu - Shows the current preset. Press to open the preset menu. 4.

  • Page 17: Preset Menu

    PRESET MENU SAVE PRESETS BIAS Pedal lets you store every pedal you build and recall them anytime, anywhere. On the top menu bar, click the save button next to the preset name to see the save options. ・ Overwrite - Save the changes made to the parameters for the current preset.

  • Page 18: Signal Path

    SIGNAL PATH The signal path shows you how the signal is being processed. Each module in the signal path Module 1 (Time-based modulation) provides different functionalities and a different control interface. This section will show you how Module 1 allows you to design your own time-based modulation effect. to work with these modules and how to get the tone you want.
  • Page 19 7. Rate 10. Feedback [Chorus, Vibrato, Flanger, Phaser] Adjusts the signal level being fed back into the wet signal chain. Adjusts the oscillation speed of the LFO. [Rotary] 11. Wobble Adjusts the rotation speed of the rotary speakers. [Chorus, Vibrato, Flanger, Phaser] Adjusts the secondary LFO.

  • Page 20: Module 2 (Amplitude)

    Module 2 (Amplitude) 6. Rate [Tremolo, Pan, Auto Swell] Module 2 lets you design your own amplitude-based modulation effect. Adjusts the oscillation speed of the LFO. [RingMod] 1. Topology Adjusts the oscillation speed that modulates the carrier frequency. Select the type of effect you want. The units used for parameter values, or the actual parameters themselves, may differ for each 7.

  • Page 21: Power Module

    9. Shift Power Module [Tremolo, Pan, Auto Swell] The Power Module controls the output stage of the effect. You can switch among different Alters the LFO’s waveform so that it “leans” to the left or right. This has the effect of giving a power-supply options ranging from 6V to 18V batteries.

  • Page 22: Eq (Equalizer)

    EQ (Equalizer) EQ allows you to adjust the balance of frequencies in the signal. You can turn down the volume Parametric EQ at a certain frequency to make it sound more polished. BIAS Pedal provides three EQ module ・ Preset - Loads factory and user EQ setups.

  • Page 23: Noise Gate

    NOISE GATE AMP ROOM Each preset comes with its own individual noise gate control. You can adjust the threshold and Amp Room allows you to evaluate the sound of each pedal by pairing with six amp models we decay values that work best for your pedal. have implemented from BIAS Amp.

  • Page 24: Tonecloud

    TONECLOUD In ToneCloud, you can share your own pedal or download custom pedals from other great How to preview presets on ToneCloud musicians from around the world. You can preview presets in ToneCloud, add them to your Select the preset you want to preview (audition). There’s a preview slider Favorites list, and download them right into BIAS Pedal on your mobile device.

  • Page 25: Settings

    ・ Audio Settings - ・ Connect - Selects the audio device, input/output routing, sample rate and buffer size Connects with BIAS Modulation or another compatible device. ・ Input Channel - settings. Selects the input channel, which depends on the routing setup for your audio ・...

  • Page 26: Connect With Bias Delay

    Store presets to BIAS Delay new firmware is made available. The To store new presets to BIAS Modulation, simply click the STORE TO PEDAL button in the lower following section will show you what bar. Choose a slot to store the preset, and then confirm the change.

  • Page 27: Device Setting Menu

    Go to Settings menu => Device Information => Firmware to check if there is a new version available to install. BIAS Pedal will begin to update the firmware for BIAS Modulation . DO NOT turn the power off or disconnect the pedal while the firmware update is running.

  • Page 28: Warranty

    Unauthorized service, repair or modification will void this Limited Warranty. period of One (1) Year from the original date of purchase. Positive Grid may, in its sole discre- tion, require proof of the original purchase date in the form of a dated copy of the original authorized dealer’s invoice or sales receipt.
  • Page 29 Warranty Period and Positive Grid is provided with all of the following items: all LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY warranty registration information for the new owner (see www.positivegrid.com/warranty), and a...

  • Page 30: End User License Agreement

    (but not limited) to run with the Hardware, which is owned or licensed by Positive Grid. ・ “Licensee” is to use the Software he receives from Positive Grid, Inc. all copies thereof, and all pertinent documentation exclusively for his own purposes, and must keep it separate from third parties.
  • Page 31 Positive Grid Products are protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions, as Ownership. Licensee agrees that Positive Grid owns all legal right, title and interest in and to well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. Any other use or exploitation not explicitly the Software.
  • Page 32 7. TERMINATION OF EULA Positive Grid may terminate this EULA and License at any time if Licensee has breached any provision of this EULA. 8. ASSIGNMENT AND DELEGATION The rights and duties or obligations granted or created under this EULA may not be assigned, transferred or delegated by Licensee without the prior written approval of Positive Grid.

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